Explaining COVID-19 vaccination intention in younger adults using protection motivation theory.

Conclusions: Although further research is needed, interventions and campaigns addressing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance may need to use strategies increasing young adults’ perceived severity of COVID-19 and their perceived ability to get vaccinated, while decreasing perceived reward of not getting vaccinated. Additionally, coronavirus conspiracy beliefs should be addressed in vaccine-hesitant individuals. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research